23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. O'brien, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Bozeman, MT?
Dr. Timothy O'brien, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bozeman, MT. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. O'brien completed his residency at University of California at San Francisco – San Francisco, CA. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Represent State of Montana for the Council of Delegates, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Society of Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Rocky Mountain Shoulder & Elbow Society, Hawkins Shoulder Society, Hilton Head, SC, United States Ski Team, and Inman-Abbott Medical Society. Dr. O'brien is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'brien’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'brien’s office at (406) 586-8029.
Where did Dr. O'brien go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Fellowship – Vail, CO
Residency: University of California at San Francisco – San Francisco, CA
Medical School: Brown University School of Medicine – Providence, RI | Bryn Mawr College – Bryn Mawr
Is Dr. O'brien board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Timothy O'brien, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. O'brien speak?
Dr. O'brien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. O'brien treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. O'brien diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. O'brien. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Softening of Right Knee Cartilage
- Left Knee Cartilage Softening
- Cartilage Disorder
- Damaged Right Knee Cartilage
- Right Knee Chondromalacia
- Chondromalacia of left knee
- Left knee cartilage degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M94261: Chondromalacia, right knee
- M94262: Chondromalacia, left knee
Also known as:
- Left Meniscus Tear
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn Left Meniscus
- Damaged Left Meniscus
- Left Knee Cartilage Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23232: Derangement of other medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, left knee
Also known as:
- Old Meniscus Tear
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Damaged Meniscus
- Chronic Meniscus Injury
- Degenerative Meniscus Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M23231: Derangement of other medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee
What procedures does Dr. O'brien perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. O'brien performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. O'brien. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
CPT Codes:
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Lateral Release
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Distant Tendon Graft
- Tendon transfer from another site
- Autologous tendon graft
- Tendon transplant from leg or arm
- Tendon repair with graft
CPT Codes:
- 20924: Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)
Does Dr. O'brien accept my insurance?
Dr. O'brien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 586-8029 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'brien accept in Bozeman, MT?
Dr. O'brien in Bozeman, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. O'brien's office located?
Dr. Timothy O'brien's Primary Practice
536 S Cottonwood Rd Ste 100
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-8029
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Timothy O'brien an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. O'brien has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. O'brien, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellow
Represent State of Montana for the Council of Delegates
Professional Member
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Professional Member
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Professional Member
International Society of Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Professional Member
Rocky Mountain Shoulder & Elbow Society
Professional Member
Hawkins Shoulder Society, Hilton Head, SC
Professional Member
United States Ski Team
Assistant Physician
Inman-Abbott Medical Society
UCSF Alumni
Awards
Outstanding Devlin Scholarship Award for Medical Students
Brown University School of Medicine
What is Dr. O'brien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922008374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'brien?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'brien
What is Dr. Timothy O'brien's specialty?
Dr. O'brien is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Bozeman, MT. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. O'brien to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Timothy O'brien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'brien is affiliated with Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center, Logan Health Medical Center, Great Falls Clinic Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Timothy O'brien accepting new patients in Bozeman, MT?
Yes, Dr. Timothy O'brien is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy O'brien offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (406) 586-8029 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy O'brien?
Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (406) 586-8029 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy O'brien have?
Dr. Timothy O'brien is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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